Overview
- The blaze, reported Monday night beneath the 110 near Channel Street, forced a full closure between Harry Bridges Boulevard and Channel Street.
- By Tuesday morning, crews reopened the southbound lanes, and authorities said they hope to open at least one northbound lane by day’s end after structural checks.
- LAFD says smoke and extreme heat keep crews from entering the confined culvert, a drainage tunnel under the freeway where heavy construction lumber continues to burn.
- Investigators say people in a nearby encampment likely ignited the fire, and Caltrans notes the culvert is a known encampment area on former Phillips 66 refinery property.
- No injuries have been reported, the Port of Los Angeles reports no impact, and drivers face detours and delays as the investigation and cooling efforts continue.